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CookinsForMe
- 50, Female
- Longview, TX
- United States
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A1c readingA1c%: 7.0 @ Wed May 15 2013 12:00:00 GMT-0500 (CDT)
CookinsForMe replied to Tabacblond's discussion 'Calculating factors and ratios'"I just want to throw this out there. I've been using managebgl for awhile and am very happy with it. I have a pump and use TAG for certain meals and also do a lot of playing around with my food and ratios for coverage and correction. So far,…"
CookinsForMe replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'Tomorrow I switch from the Spirit to the Combo and....' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"Okay, so I've had the Combo a little over 12 hours and am already deeply in like with it and I think that will soon develop into love! So far, so good. :)"
CookinsForMe replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'Tomorrow I switch from the Spirit to the Combo and....' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"Thanks, Craig! I know a few people who have switched from the Spirit to the Combo and they've told me the same thing so I'm sure I'll handle it well. The Roche reps have all told me the problem with my pumps is my magnetic…"
Craig C replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'Tomorrow I switch from the Spirit to the Combo and....' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"Congratulations Denise! I received my Combo last November and love it. It's essentially the same device as the Spirit so there's no reason to worry about the change. In fact, I rarely have to mess with the pump itself except to change…"
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CookinsForMe added a discussion to the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users
If you're on FB and interested, there's a new group for Spirit users...
You can find the group at:http://www.facebook.com/groups/SpiritPumpUsers/We have three members right now but will happily love more!Denise, who has been in love with her Spirit pump for slightly over one year.See More
brokenpole left a comment for CookinsForMe"Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for CookinsForMe"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you CookinsForMe.... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
gayler replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'New spirit user - 3 weeks and counting. ;)' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"I have the same issue. I also let the cartridge sit with the vial attached for a while, I don't keep my insulin cold. I even fill the cartridge a day before needed and I still get air the day after change the set. I'd like to know also…"
Marie B replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'New spirit user - 3 weeks and counting. ;)' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"also while priming, set the pump upright on the flat end, not flat on its back"
CookinsForMe replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'New spirit user - 3 weeks and counting. ;)' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"I do push the plunger in, turn it, pull it out some and do that again as that's what the educator showed me. The problem is I don't see any bubbles in the prepared cartridge or in the tubing. I look very closely, even use a magnifying…"
Mike Ratrie replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'New spirit user - 3 weeks and counting. ;)' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"Denise,
I would think 30 minutes is more than adequate. FWIW, I rarely wait that long. Prior to filling the cartridge, do you operate the plunger? IOW, I pull the plunger down and rotate it a bit clockwise, then push it back up, then pull it down…"
CookinsForMe replied to CookinsForMe's discussion 'New spirit user - 3 weeks and counting. ;)' in the group Roche Accu-Chek Spirit Insulin Pump Users"Thanks, Mike!
I let the insulin sit out 30 minutes or so, which is a bit longer than the educator had me do the first time. I can't tell by the feel of the bottle whether it's 'room temperature' or not so I figure 30 minutes is…"
Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- I expect to give and receive support and to learn more
- Date diagnosed
- March 9, 2000
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 6.5
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, Diet and Exercise
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Accu-chek Spirit and about to switch to Combo
- Enter your website, if any (blog, Facebook, Twitter)
- http://twitter.com/cookinsforme
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- I'm 50 years old, divorced, and have two grown children. I'm a barista by trade and a coffee nut by choice!
A little more about me...
I'm 50 years old, divorced, and mom to two grown sons. I work as a barista and am an avid coffee fan and reader.
CookinsForMe's Blog
It went something like this...
Posted on February 19, 2009 at 5:11pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Insurance salesman to me: Any health conditions we should know of?
Me: Well, I have Type 2 diabetes.
Insurance salesman: Do you take medication for it?
Me: I do.
Insurance salesman: What medications do you take for the diabetes?
Me: I take insulin.
Insurance salesman: Oh, you're a Type 1. We don't insure Type 1s.
Me: I'm not a Type 1. I'm a Type 2 who uses insulin along with diet and exercise.
Insurance… Continue
Me: Well, I have Type 2 diabetes.
Insurance salesman: Do you take medication for it?
Me: I do.
Insurance salesman: What medications do you take for the diabetes?
Me: I take insulin.
Insurance salesman: Oh, you're a Type 1. We don't insure Type 1s.
Me: I'm not a Type 1. I'm a Type 2 who uses insulin along with diet and exercise.
Insurance… Continue
Between a rock & a hard place...a man, a job, and aging parents
Posted on February 18, 2009 at 7:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Where do I start? My stepfather was diagnosed with dementia about 3 months ago. It's worsening, even with medications. And about a month ago he had a mild stroke. He isn't supposed to drive but keeps trying to drive the vehicle they have...amazingly enough, something is wrong with it and it won't start.
My mother was in a horrible car accident in late January and she's incapacitated for at least two months, possibly much longer. The car she was driving was totaled and since neither… Continue
My mother was in a horrible car accident in late January and she's incapacitated for at least two months, possibly much longer. The car she was driving was totaled and since neither… Continue
Taking the plunge...
Posted on February 15, 2009 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
in joining a health club, that is.
DH and I went to The Institute for Healthy Living today, a new medically-integrated wellness center operated by a local hospital. We had a guided tour and they seem to have a little of everything, including indoor and outdoor walking tracks, fitness and group exercise classes, a large indoor pool, a resistance pool, cold and hot water plunge pools, and an 11,500 square foot strength, conditioning, and cardio… Continue
DH and I went to The Institute for Healthy Living today, a new medically-integrated wellness center operated by a local hospital. We had a guided tour and they seem to have a little of everything, including indoor and outdoor walking tracks, fitness and group exercise classes, a large indoor pool, a resistance pool, cold and hot water plunge pools, and an 11,500 square foot strength, conditioning, and cardio… Continue
Bad but not surprising A1c result
Posted on February 13, 2009 at 10:32pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
I took a Reli-On home A1c test Monday, mailed it in the same day and had email tonight letting me know the test result was ready. Five days - not bad!
I logged in and was not surprised to find that it was 8.5. Not good, I know, but considering the fact that I've been out of control and just recently started trying to gain control again it could have been worse. I know 8.5 sucks, really I do! But I'd prepared myself for something more like 10 or 11 or worse. Not that that justifies… Continue
I logged in and was not surprised to find that it was 8.5. Not good, I know, but considering the fact that I've been out of control and just recently started trying to gain control again it could have been worse. I know 8.5 sucks, really I do! But I'd prepared myself for something more like 10 or 11 or worse. Not that that justifies… Continue
Had to cancel basal test - booo, hiss!
Posted on February 10, 2009 at 2:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, my BG dropped to 73 as I was starting the test so there went that. At least for today. Since I couldn't do the test I ate a lunch of 12 moderately spicy chicken wings with 1 Tablespoon of homemade buttermilk ranch dressing and 1/2 a cup of brussels sprouts, about 8 grams carbs total. BG 20 minutes before eating was 73. Two hours after eating it's 105. Ahh, the wonders of low carb eating!
I have to take my mom to a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I probably won't try the test… Continue
I have to take my mom to a doctor's appointment tomorrow so I probably won't try the test… Continue
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- At 8:22am on July 27, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:20am on July 27, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you CookinsForMe....
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 6:32am on July 27, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CookinsForMe....cooking is for me too ;)
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 3:01am on July 27, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,CookingForMe. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:45am on July 27, 2011, brokenpole said…
- Happy Birthday, CookinsForMe!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 8:04am on April 13, 2009,
Patti Burns said… - HAPPY LATE EASTER
- At 6:48pm on February 9, 2009,
Manny Hernandez said… - Great work with that latte!!! :D
BTW, you may want to join Twitterbetics:
http://tudiabetes.com/group/twitterbetics
- At 2:15pm on February 9, 2009,
Jaimie Hernandez said… 
- At 12:28pm on February 9, 2009,
Jeffrey said…
- CookinsForMe, here is giving you a warm and friendly welcome to TuDiabetes.com. This is a very neat site/blog that we all use to help and support each other. I hope to see you and your participation often. Please feel free to join any of our Groups and Forums. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to ask. Again, welcome aboard!!
PS,,,Waits for his free coffee sample since I am a caffeine junkie
- At 10:15am on February 8, 2009,
Brigitte said… - hello and welcome to TuDiabetes. it's great you joined the community!
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